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PBKS vs RCB, Today Match Prediction: IPL 2025 has reached its thrilling end. Punjab Kings are set to clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the first Qualifier match of IPL, which will take place at PCA Stadium on 26th May at 7:30 PM IST.
Punjab Kings
With an exceptional leadership of Shreyas Iyer, Punjab Kings are currently ruling on the points table. The team has played a total of 14 games, in which 9 have been secured. Their last match was against MI, which they won by 7 wickets. In that match, Priyansh Arya smashed an impressive 62 off 35 balls, Josh Inglis scored 73 off 42 balls. Looking at the bowling side, Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen and Vyshak Vijay Kumar each took two wickets, while Harpreet Brar took one wicket each.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are currently in 2nd place on the points table and have won 9 out of 14 games. Their last match was against LSG, where they easily chased the target of 227, which was their chasing record. In that match, Jitesh Sharma was the highest run scorer who scored 85 off 33 balls, while Virat Kohli scored 54 off 30 balls. In the bowling department, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Nuwan Thushara and Romario Shepherd each took one wicket.
Today’s match will be important to watch, as the winning team will get a chance to find their spot in the final beside the losing team having to play another match – Qualifier 2. So let’s see which team can win the match and who can lead their team toward the victory.
PBKS vs RCB Match Details, IPL 2025
| League | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Qualifier 1st Match |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST, Thursday, May 29th, 2025 |
| Venue | PCA Stadium, Mullanpur |
PCA Stadium, Pitch And Weather Report
At Maharaja Yadavindra Singh, the pitch is versatile for both batters and bowlers. It will offer a flat and decent surface where batters can set high scores. Pacers will get early swings and momentum, but as the game progresses, spinners are likely to take the charge. At Maharaja Yadavindra Stadium, a total of 9 IPL matches were played here, in which the batting first had upper hands. But as per the previous match, the team that won the toss will prefer to bowl first.
| 🌟 Factor | 🏏 Details |
|---|---|
| 🌡️ Temperature | 39-31°C Sunny |
| 🌧️ Weather Forecast | 31-51% Humidity with 00% chances of rain |
| 🏟️ Pitch Behavior | Average |
| ⚡ Best Suited To | Bowling Friendly |
| 1️⃣ Average 1st Innings Score | 170-200 |
PCA Stadium, Pitch And Weather Report
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 9 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 5 (55.56%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 4 (44.44%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 5 (55.56%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 4 (44.44%) |
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 103 – P Arya (Punjab Kings) vs Chennai Super Kings (08/04/2025) |
| Best Bowling | 4/28 – Y S Chahal (Punjab Kings) vs KKR (15/04/2025) |
| Highest Team Innings | 219/6 – Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings (08/04/2025) |
| Lowest Team Innings | 95 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings (15/04/2025) |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | N/A |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 22.55 |
| Average Runs per Over | 8.58 |
| Average Score Batting First | 169.89 |
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Head-to-Head Record in IPL
| Total | 35 |
|---|---|
| Won by Punjab Kings | 18 |
| Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 17 |
| No Result | 00 |
| Tied | 00 |
PBKS vs RCB Today’s Probable 11
| Punjab Kings | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya | Philip Salt |
| Josh Inglis (w) | Virat Kohli |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) | Mayank Agarwal |
| Nehal Wadhera | Jitesh Sharma (w/c) |
| Shashank Singh | Tim David |
| Marcus Stoinis | Romario Shepherd |
| Marco Jansen | Krunal Pandya |
| Harpreet Brar | Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
| Kyle Jamieson | Yash Dayal |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Josh Hazlewood |
| Arshdeep Singh | Suyash Sharma |
Impact Players
- Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh, Praveen Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Xavier Bartlet, Musheer Khan
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar, Rasikh Dar Salam, Jacob Bethell, Manoj Bhandage, Swapnil Singh
Key Players to Watch Out in PBKS vs RCB Match
Top Batters
Shreyas Iyer
- Shreyas Iyer has played a total of 16 matches against RCB, where he scored a total of 406 runs with the highest of 67.
- At PCA Stadium, Shreyas Iyer played a total of 04 matches, and scored a total of 25 runs with the highest of 10.
Shashank Singh
- Shashank Singh played a total of 5 against RCB, in which he scored a total of 98 runs with the highest of 37.
- At PCA Stadium, Shashank Singh has played a total of 09 games, where he scored a total of 215 runs with the highest of 52.
Also keep your eyes on – Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis.
Virat Kohli
- Virat Kohli has played a total of 34 matches against PBKS, and scored a total 1104 runs with the highest of 113.
- At PCA Stadium, Virat Kohli played only a single match and scored a total 73 runs.
Philip Salt
- Philip Salt has played a total of 05 matches against PBKS, where he scored a total of 127 runs with the highest of 75.
- At PCA Stadium, Philip Salt played only one match and was dismissed for just one run.
Also keep your eyes on – Mayank Agarwal, Tim David.
Top Bowlers
Yuzvendra Chahal
- Yuzvendra Chahal has played a total of 09 matches against RCB, in which he took a total of 09 wickets.
- At PCA Stadium, Yuzvendra Chahal has played a total of 05 matches and taken 06 wickets.
Also keep your eyes on – Harpreet Brar.
Suyash Sharma
- Suyash Sharma has played a total of 03 matches against PBKS, in which he took a total of 03 wickets.
- At PCA Stadium, Jasprit Bumrah played only one match and took two wickets.
Also keep your eyes on – Josh Hazlewood.
PCA Stadium, Power Play Analysis Last 10 Matches, before IPL
| Innings | Match Results (Wickets) | Total Matches with Wickets | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 3w, 1w, 3w, 0w, 0w, 1w, 1w, 2w, 2w, 0w | 7/10 | 70% |
| 2nd Innings | 3w, 2w, 3w, 3w, 4w, 1w, 3w, 5w, 0w, 3w | 9/10 | 90% |
IPL 2025
| Innings | Wickets (w) | Number of Matches (w) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 0w, 3w, 4w, 1w | 90% |
| 2nd Innings | 3w, 0w, 2w, 1w | 90% |
PBKS vs RCB Today Match Fantasy Tips
- As per the last ten matches, the chances of wickets are higher in the both innings, so probably wickets can fall.
- However, In this season, the chances of wickets are the same, which means we can drop one of the openers in the power play overs.
PBKS vs RCB Match Prediction Scenarios
| Scenario | Toss Winner | Decision | Powerplay Score | First Innings Score | Predicted Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | Punjab Kings | Bowling | 55-60 | 180-200 | RCB |
| Scenario 2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bowling | 50-55 | 170-180 | RCB |
FAQs
Who will win today’s IPL match between PBKS vs RCB?
As per the head-to-head records PBKS is ahead but as per the last performances, RCB are in a good form and can win today’s match.
What is the Head-to-Head record of PBKS vs RCB?
PBKS and RCB have played a total of 35 matches, in which PBKS won 18 and RCB won 17.
Key Players to Watch Out for today’s Match?
Here are a few key players who lead you to win the contest – Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli and Yuzvendra Chahal.
Who will win the toss in today’s IPL 2025, Match?
RCB will win the toss in today’s IPL 2025, match.
Disclaimer: All predictions are made based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. Please refer to records and stats to finalize your Predictions. You are not bound to follow these predictions.
